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molluscum contagiosum [mə′ləs·kəm kən‚tā·jē′ō·səm] (medicine) A viral disease of the skin, characterized by one or more discrete, waxy, dome-shaped nodules with frequent umbilication. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Molluscum contagiosum is a virus-induced epithelial hyperplasia produced by a DNA poxvirus. In addition, the molluscipoxvirus Molluscum contagiosum is morphologically indistinguishable from orthopoxviruses. In addition, the patient's skin is very susceptible to recurring infections, such as staphylococcal and streptococcal bacterial skin infections and warts, herpes simplex, and molluscum contagiosum (skin disorders caused by a viruses). |
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